Grace is the Assistant Cooperative Extension Area Youth, Families and Communities Adviser for Humboldt and Del Norte county. Grace promotes healthy families and communities in the region by developing programs that holistically support nutrition, wellness, and youth development. Grace also provides academic oversight to the regional UC 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP), Master Food Preservers (MFP) Program, and the Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). She received her Master’s degree in Psychology, with a focus in academic research, from Cal Poly Humboldt. Prior to joining UC ANR, Grace worked in grant support and collaborated on a variety of research projects related to the promotion of students and communities.